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Post by marlaoh on Apr 2, 2004 10:58:18 GMT -6
Sweet and Sour Meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons diced onion 1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 6 tablespoons water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced 1/3 onion, cut into wedges and separated Directions 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20. 2 In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside. 3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes. 4 In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and water. Stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. Add the sugar and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly. 5 Place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. Heat thoroughly. Makes 6 servings
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